About the Company

CardioOne partners with independent cardiologists to provide innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Our platform helps our physician partners thrive in today’s fee-for-service environment and prepare for success in value-based care. In February 2024, we partnered withWindRoseHealth Investors as well as top physician services and payor executives to grow our team and invest in our next phase of growth.

Join us in our mission to positivelyimpactUS cardiology.

About the Job

We’reseekinga compassionate, experiencedPET/CT Technologist to join our team! You will play a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions, using sophisticated imaging technologies toprovideessential insights that guide patient carein the imaging center.

Whatyou’lldo:

Works collaboratively with the entire CT team of physicians, managers, nurses, and technologists.
Performs cardiac CT imaging
Performs body CT imaging if needed
Performs CT examinations according toestablishedoperating clinical protocols and techniques to produce imagesifhigh quality.
Sets theappropriate scanningparameters on equipment such as milliamperage, exposure time, slice thickness, cradle increment, orientation, scan field of view,etc.
Provides CT images tophysiciansthrough use of PACS, and/or other specialized interpretation software and enters patients in Athena EMR.
Analyzes patient's medical records and interviews patient to obtain relevanthistoryas necessary.
Explains and properly positionspatientfor examination causing least discomfort or distress. If necessary,usesimmobilization apparatus tomaintainrequiredposition.
Performs daily quality control testing on CT system, ensures all equipment is adequatelymaintainedand in working order, performs preventative maintenance, and reports equipment failuresimmediatelyto supervisor.
Obtains IV access for administration of contrast media for CT enhancementin accordance withdepartment policy and physician order.
Practices infection control techniques and adheres to radiology safety guidelines.
Provides CT services promptly, efficiently, safely, and cost effectively.
Maintains confidentiality of patients and employees.
Educates the patient about the test.
Communicates with patients before the testregardingspecial instructions or scheduling issues.
Completesappropriate documentsasrequired(logbooks, worksheets, screening forms, etc.).
Enterspatient data andcompletesappropriate documentationdata into Athena EMR or other health information systems.
Scans for coronary calcium score, coronary CT angiography, TAVR, peripheral angiography,WATCHMAN, and other types of cardiovascular imaging.

What you’ll need:

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Computed Tomography
PET/CT experiencerequired.
Completed formalized CT course, as part of or in addition to formal education
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Computer Tomography [
ARRT(CT)
]
1-3 years of experience in performing Cardiac Computerized Tomography (CT), including Cardiac Computed Angiography of the heart and the coronary arteries
Cardiac stress testing experiencerequired.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Able tomaintaincontinuing education credits as required by certifying body or society
Strong preference for those with both cardiac CT and nuclear cardiology
Ability to correctlyidentifycardiac imaging protocol in discussion with cardiologists
Competent to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as: TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Gated Chest, Runoffs, Brain Perfusions,Lungand Heart Screenings,etc

Work Location:

You will work out ofPhiladelphia, PA.

Additional Information:

This is arole starting at$50 an hour and will becommensuratewith experience.

PET/CT Technologist (Per Diem or FT)

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